Embed

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbɛd/

Definitions of embed

verb to fix firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass

Example Sentences

A1 I embedded the video into the presentation.

A2 She embedded a link to the website in the email.

B1 The artist embedded hidden messages in their artwork.

B2 The code is embedded within the website's backend.

C1 The company embedded sustainability practices into their business model.

C2 The author embedded subtle social commentary throughout the novel.

Examples of embed in a Sentence

formal It is important to embed the company's values into every aspect of the business.

informal Make sure to embed the link in the email before sending it out.

slang I'll embed the meme in the group chat for everyone to see.

figurative The artist wanted to embed hidden meanings in his paintings for viewers to discover.

Grammatical Forms of embed

• past tense: embedded
• plural: embeds
• comparative: more embedded
• superlative: most embedded
• present tense: embed
• future tense: will embed
• perfect tense: has embedded
• continuous tense: is embedding
• singular: embed
• positive degree: embed
• infinitive: to embed
• gerund: embedding
• participle: embedded

Origin and Evolution of embed

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'embed' originated from the prefix 'en-' meaning 'in' or 'into' and the Old English word 'bedd' meaning 'bed'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of planting or setting something firmly in a particular place, the word 'embed' has evolved to also refer to the act of inserting digital content such as videos or images into a website or document.